Tuesday, 16 December 2014

My cable sweater design, Raspberry Chic, is in this month's Knit Today Magazine! I love mixing different textures and this combination of cabling and double moss stitch works so well with the Galaxie Yarn.

Raspberry Chic by Emma ViningPhoto from Knit Today Magazine

The Bergere de France yarn, Galaxie, has a hint of sparkle running through it and is wonderfully soft and warm. The sweater knits up quickly on 7mm and 8mm needles and is knitted in two pieces, with the sleeves cast on as part of the front and back.

Raspberry Chic by Emma ViningPhoto from Knit Today Magazine

My Winter Braid design, for Yarn Stories is also featured in this Issue. Winter Braid is a hat and wrist warmers set, knitted in Yarn Stories' gorgeous Fine Merino and Baby Alpaca aran weight yarn.

Winter Braid by Emma ViningPhoto from Knit Today Magazine

Knit Today is full of lovely knits and interesting articles. You can preview the magazine on the Knit Today website.

Monday, 15 December 2014

My Fielding sweater design is in this month's Knitter Magazine! This feminine raglan sweater has "playful, bubble-like" cables on the back and front and contrasting stocking stitch sleeves. The beautiful yarn is Fyberspates Scrumptious Aran in Rose Pink.

Fielding Sweater by Emma ViningPhoto from The Knitter Issue 79

The stitch pattern was inspired by bubble wrap packaging! The bubbles are made by increasing and decreasing in the centre of moving cables. The sides of the sweater and the underside of the sleeves are worked in rib.

Fielding Sweater by Emma ViningPhoto from The Knitter Issue 79

The sleeves are worked in stocking stitch with a bubble motif at the cuff.

The article about short row shaping by Jen Story shows how to avoid the little holes of the traditional wrap and turn technique. I love using short row shaping in my designs as I find that this technique makes shoulders look very flattering. It is also a great way to add a flash of colour in unexpected places. The garments that Jen has chosen to illustrate the technique are Katya Frankel's Cotswold sweater in this Issue and my Kagome Cardigan from Issue 77.

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About Me

I am an enthusiastic and creative knitter with a strong interest in the design and technical aspects of knitting. In this regard, I am proud to be a contributor to magazines such as The Knitter, Simply Knitting and Knit Today and a designer for Yarn Stories.
As an active member of the Knitting & Crochet Guild, I regularly contribute articles to the Guild publication, Slipknot. You can always find me on the Guild Stand at events like the Knitting and Stitching Show, so please come along and say hello!
As well as being an experienced knitter, I am City and Guilds qualified, having completed the Level Three Certificate and Diploma in Hand Knit Textiles.
An important part of my design research involves attending knitting events such as the Knitting and Stitching Show, The Knitting History Forum and the ‘In the Loop’ Conferences. Additionally, I find lots of inspiration at the Victoria and Albert Museum through gallery visits and participating in events, talks and study days.
On my knitting needles at the moment are new projects and designs that combine multiple techniques with innovative ideas.